Gezicht op het Zoutplein te Wroclaw gezien vanaf de zuidzijde 1742 - 1801

Georg Balthasar Probst captured this view of the Salt Square in Wroclaw with pen and watercolor around the late 18th century. At its center, atop one of the buildings, we see a radiant, tree-like structure, a symbol echoing the Maypoles of ancient Germanic traditions. This elevated 'tree' might be seen as a vestige of earlier customs, linking urban life to rural, pagan roots. Think of similar symbols—the Irminsul, for instance—once central to Saxon religious practices, embodying cosmic order and connection to the divine. The image also conveys a vibrant tableau of daily life, bustling with people engaged in commerce and leisure. Over time, such symbols evolve, their original meanings fading yet their emotional resonance persisting. These images carry within them a kind of cultural DNA. They remind us that the past is never truly gone; it lingers, subtly influencing our present perceptions and experiences. Each element holds a mirror to our shared history, echoing through the corridors of time.